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Post by beirutvet on Mar 18, 2015 5:41:23 GMT 8
Hello xspook
I saw your post from five years ago, and don't even know if you still visit this site but will try and reach out to you.
You said you were in the process of creating a resort there, Is it up and running now?
Whenever my next visit to the islands is, I would like to stop in and visit, sounds like you have a very interesting family there.
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Post by beirutvet on Mar 18, 2015 0:22:05 GMT 8
Thanks Registrar
OK, I have seen a smattering of Fots's tours, so I am glad they are still around, I will look for them elsewhere.
And you are spot on with your diagnosis of PCD. I have it but am hoping they NEVER come up with a cure. I look forward to a lifetime of fighting this disease.
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Post by beirutvet on Mar 17, 2015 14:39:39 GMT 8
Hey Karl and Armyjunk
Did you guys ever get to the island?
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Post by beirutvet on Mar 17, 2015 0:19:09 GMT 8
Hey Fots2
Saw this old post and could not connect to the photos, I think they are moved.
Would love to see them, are they available somewhere else?
thanks
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Post by beirutvet on Mar 15, 2015 2:44:32 GMT 8
Hello Registrar
My first reaction to this post was WOW! I for one would love to hear his accounts.
But as the refs in the NFL say "upon further review", I re-read the post and he claims to be a survivor of the Bataan Death March but claims to have been captured on Corregidor. As we all know Bataan fell on 04/09/42, and the march took place over the next 10 days to 2 weeks. Corregidor did not fall until 05/06/42 and those POWs were temporarily interred at the garage area for a number of weeks after. It would have been impossible for him to be in two places at the same time.
In his defense, assuming he was among the youngest of service members at the tender age of 19 during these events, he would be well into his nineties now or older. Is it possible that jumbled memories have merged for events that occurred 73 years ago? This is not beyond the realm of possibility.
Perhaps he served on Corregidor and was transferred to Bataan shortly before the surrender thus putting him squarely into that hell known as the Bataan Death March, but in his mind his loyalty was with his beloved Corregidor. I wonder what the fog of 73 years would do to my memories should I be blessed to live that long.
Either way, just the mere fact he was there is enough for me. Someone in their 90's could not be expected to have perfect memories, especially during the most horrific of events and not just referring to the simple madness of war. All that followed their surrender took horror to a new level.
Let's here this man's story. I for one are very willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. If he was there, he is a vanishing national treasure and should be given his place of honor among all those heroes we ALL revere.
On a side note, you posted this 10 days ago and I am stunned that I am the first to be commenting on a find of such profound significance as this discovery. I mean MY GOD! This guy lived through times that have captured all of our collective imaginations. Why is this not getting immediate attention? Is this miracle find perhaps being followed up on in another thread?
Please advise
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Post by beirutvet on Mar 14, 2015 8:23:25 GMT 8
Hi Mike
Yes, it is very easy for Corregidor to get into your blood, is it not? Every time I have been to the Philippines, I have visited The Rock.
I too have had a love of military history since I was also a young boy watching with my father the old Victory At Sea documentaries every Saturday afternoon, just like your dad being an influence on you.
My first visit there was at a much older age than you. It was during my first visit to the islands and was absolutely stunned to find that you can actually visit Corregidor and made it a point to go. BOY WAS I EVER GLAD I DID! Now, I could not imagine making a trip as far as the Philippines without paying my respects at Heroes Cemetery, Bataan and Corregidor each and every time.
Welcome to this site, you are going to love it here!
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Post by beirutvet on Feb 4, 2015 1:54:06 GMT 8
Hi Fots
My to-do list has become so large it is unmanageable. There is so much I want to see next visit that it is not possible in even a weeks time there on site. What I need is about a years worth on that island or to live in or near Manila so frequent trips are possible.
There is so much more I could have seen on my last trip that I have found on this site. I wish I were aware of you guys before I spent 4 days there. It was in April of 13, and the weather was great. Oh well, thanks to you guys my next trip will be MUCH better planned.
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Post by beirutvet on Feb 4, 2015 1:35:18 GMT 8
Hello Derek
How was your trip?
Any photos to share with us?
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Post by beirutvet on Jan 29, 2015 0:41:17 GMT 8
Hi George
You have certainly come across a treasure trove of info here and a bunch of guys that have FORGOTTEN more about Corregidor than I could hope to know.
You mentioned Zig Zag, could you elaborate on that for me?
Thanks
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Post by beirutvet on Jan 29, 2015 0:31:42 GMT 8
Hello wwalker
I was reviewing old posts ( a new hobby) and found your question of the dates of the photos of the men drilling at Battery Geary.
I seem to remember reading, perhaps it was Steve's book, not sure, but I believe the man standing directly behind the gun that is about to be fired is Sgt Walter Kwiecinski, Steve Kwiecinski's father who was manning the last firing mortar on Corregidor at Battery Way. If memory serves, he was brought over to Battery Geary for the photo shoot because of his stature,(tall, handsome, recruiting poster soldier).
Steve may be able to help you with the dating of the photos.
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